Grated cheese imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $36.2 million of grated cheese in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 52% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $23.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $20.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $27.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 3.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports grated cheese from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (34%), Denmark (22%), Belgium (15%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+294% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $12.4M | 34% |
| Denmark | $8.0M | 22% |
| Belgium | $5.5M | 15% |
| France | $5.1M | 14% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 4.6% |
| Bulgaria | $959K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $890K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $488K | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $268K | 0.7% |
| Hungary | $264K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.22 per kg, close to the world average of $6.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon grated cheese imports (HS 0406.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0406.20: Dairy produce: cheese of all kinds, grated or powdered.
Common questions
What is the value of grated cheese imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported grated cheese worth $36.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply grated cheese to Lebanon?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by Denmark (22%) and Belgium (15%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of grated cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.22 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of grated cheese to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $36.2 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for grated cheese?
The HS code for grated cheese is subheading 0406.20. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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